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travel-and-finance20 minutes ago•7 min saved

United Airlines Scraps Flight Segment Metric, Raises 1K Spending Threshold for 2027

Starting January 1, 2027, United Airlines will eliminate flight segments as a qualification metric for MileagePlus elite status, relying solely on Premier Qualifying Points (PQPs). While thresholds for Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers remain unchanged, the requirement for top-tier 1K status increases from 28,000 to 32,000 PQPs. Members must still fly at least four United or United Express flights annually to qualify. Eligible credit cardholders will receive a 5% PQP head start to ease the transition.

via The Points Guy|

#aviation-news #credit-card-rewards #frequent-flyer-status

travel-and-business1 hour ago

United Airlines Eliminates Flight Segments from Elite Status, Raising Top-Tier Spending Bar

United Airlines is overhauling its MileagePlus elite status program for 2027, removing flight segments as a qualification metric and raising the spending threshold for its highest tier. Starting January 1, 2027, Premier status will be earned exclusively through Premier Qualifying Points (PQPs) derived from airfare and credit card spending, eliminating the previous option to combine lower spending with a set number of flights. The threshold for the top-tier Premier 1K status increases from 28,000 to 32,000 PQPs. While United frames this as a simplification, critics note it makes status harder for high-frequency, low-spending flyers. The airline will offer starter PQP bonuses to eligible credit cardholders to ease the transition.

via CNBC|

#credit-card-spending #frequent-flyer-status #mileageplus

business7 months ago•12 min saved

United Airlines refines MileagePlus rules to boost cardholder benefits

United Airlines is overhauling its MileagePlus loyalty program to reward co-branded cardholders, offering at least 10% off award flights booked with miles (rising to at least 15% for Premier elites with a co-branded card), while cardholders will earn double miles per dollar on flights. Basic-economy earning will be restricted, and starting April 2, travelers on the cheapest fares will need a co-branded card to earn miles. The changes reflect a broader industry shift to tie perks and earnings to credit-card relationships, as airlines seek to monetize loyalty, lock in high-spending travelers, and push back against softer fares. Aimed at rewarding cardholders over budget flyers, the move aligns United with rivals like Delta and American.

via Chicago Tribune|

#airline-industry #business #credit-cards

travel7 months ago•5 min saved

United reshapes MileagePlus to reward cardholders and elites while cutting non-card miles

United Airlines is overhauling its MileagePlus program to heavily favor cobranded cardholders and elite status. Earning rates will be reduced for non-cardholders and for basic-economy bookings, while cardholders (and those with status) will earn more miles per dollar and receive discounts on award flights (at least 10%, rising to 15%+ for Premier status). The changes, effective for tickets purchased on or after April 2, mark a significant shift toward rewarding loyalty members over casual fliers.

via The Points Guy|

#basic-economy #credit-cards #loyalty-program

travel2 years ago•1 min saved

"United Airlines Introduces Mileage Pooling for Families and Friends"

United Airlines now allows groups of up to five MileagePlus members to share and redeem their miles through one linked account, making it easier for friends and family to pool miles for booking flights. This new feature aims to provide more flexibility for travelers to use their miles and reinforces United's position as a leader in family and group travel.

via Travel + Leisure|

#airline-miles #loyalty-program #mileageplus